Jewelry Connoisseur

The mania for mixing and matching dainty earrings — studs,
ear cuffs and huggies — has been displaced by the next big thing: supersize
earrings. A pair of generously proportioned earrings never looks like an
afterthought. Statement earrings are ready-made for dressed-up, festive
occasions and give casual clothing a more sophisticated attitude. Their styles
may vary, from sculptural hoops to ear climbers and chandeliers, but a “bigger
is better” ethos is what unites the most striking earring designs of the
moment. And they’re just as easy to admire across a crowded room as in an Instagram
selfie, which is no small thing.

Images: Shutterstock – Colette, 18-karat-white gold and diamond earrings colletejewelry.com; David Yurman, Continuance climber earrings with diamonds and 18-karat white gold davidyurman.com; Fernando Jorge, Clarity earrings in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds fernandojorge.co.uk